Inspire & Ignite: A Conference for growth and inspiration for women in business

Join us for a day of networking, learning, and empowerment with interactive workshops and panel discussions led by successful women in business.

Date: March 6th, 2026

Location:  Paul Smith's College

About the Event: Inspire & Ignite: A Conference for growth and inspiration for women in business. Join us for a day of networking, learning and empowerment with interactive workshops and panel discussions led by successful women in business. 

Inspire & Ignite is an opportunity to build your professional skills, connect with women throughout the Adirondacks, and build bridges over the challenges we face in business. Oh, and have a little fun too!

Community Information Session

Interested in the upcoming TROLLS: Save the Humans exhibit at The Wild Center and its potential impact on our region? Join us for a community info session to discover how this experience can support local businesses and strengthen the North Country community.

Free refreshments and a cash bar are available at all sessions.

INFO SESSIONS:

• March 3: 5:30–6:30 PM at Raquette River Brewing, Tupper Lake
• March 10: 5:30–6:30 PM at Cambria Hotel, Lake Placid
• March 12: 5:30–6:30 PM at RiverTrail Beerworks, Saranac Lake
• March 13: 5:30–6:30 PM at The Long View Lodge, Long Lake

Poker Paddle

Get your boat out and come support the Indian Lake Chamber at this fun, paddling event!

No, you don't have to know how to play poker to Poker Paddle. Join us for this exciting event!

• Players paddle around Adirondack Lake, stopping at themed docks and building a five-card hand.
• The top three hands win prizes! 

This unique experience combines the thrill of paddling with the fun of poker!

Adirondack Remote Worker Monthly Meetup

A2i is partnering with several towns across the greater ADK Park to celebrate our community of telecommuters, freelancers, and location-neutral professionals to coincide with National Telecommuters Appreciation Week from March 1–7, 2026. Whether you are a tech-enabled professional, a creative freelancer, or a hybrid employee, this month is designed for you.

You can expect a mix of the following at the meetups:

• Welcome & Gather: Arrival and casual conversation with your neighbor telecommuters.
• Community Greeting: A brief introduction from a local representative regarding town engagement opportunities and resources for residents.
• Remote Worker Spotlight: 1–2 snapshots from local professionals sharing their experience living and working in the region.
• Open Socializing: Casual networking to keep the conversation and connections going.

Who: Open to all location-flexible workers, freelancers, consultants and anyone interested in the future of work in the North Country.

Hope to see you at one of the meetups!

• Lake Placid — March 3 | 5:00–6:30 pm
  LP Beach House (31 Parkside Dr, Lake Placid, NY)

• Indian Lake — March 10 | 5:00–6:00 pm
  Town Welcome Center (6132 NY-28, Indian Lake, NY)

• Jay & Keene — March 11 | 5:00–6:30 pm
  Recovery Lounge (12198 Old Rte 9N, Jay, NY)

• Chestertown — March 12 | 6:00–7:00 pm
  Town of Chester Public Library (6307 Rt. 9, Chestertown, NY)

• Saranac Lake — March 13 | 4:30–6:30 pm
  Hotel Saranac (100 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY)

• Wilmington — March 14 | 5:00–7:00 pm
  A2i Residence (108 Indian Rock Rd, Wilmington, NY)

• Tupper Lake — March 18 | 4:30–6:00 pm
  Raquette River Brewing (11 Balasm Street, Wilmington, NY)

The annual Vintage Snowmobile Races on Lake Harris in Newcomb are back!

Join us for a thrilling winter spectacle at the annual Vintage Snowmobile Races on Lake Harris in Newcomb! This event promises a day of high-speed excitement on the glistening ice of Lake Harris.

The action unfolds at the picturesque Lake Harris Boat Launch, where vintage snowmobile enthusiasts from far and wide will gather to witness these classic machines in action. The event is not only a celebration of speed but also a nostalgic trip down memory lane, showcasing the timeless beauty of vintage snowmobiles.

Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026 AND February 28, 2026

Time: Races start at 10 a.m.

Don't miss out on the fun! Mark your calendars, bundle up, and join us for a day of vintage snowmobile excitement on Lake Harris. Let's create memories, celebrate the winter season, and make this event a roaring success! We can't wait to see everyone there!

A lively St. Patrick's celebration with Celtic music, themed decor, and festive energy downtown.

Downtown Ticonderoga Saturday, March 14 | 4–8 pm

Blossom Reverie Fair

Celebrate the beauty of spring at the Blossom Reverie Fair, a vibrant afternoon of art, community, and seasonal joy in the heart of downtown.

Bring your family and friends and enjoy an exciting lineup of springtime fun, including local food trucks serving delicious bites, creative art vendors and interactive art installations, special guests from Hop On Home Bunny Rescue, a hands-on Bloom Bar where you can craft your own floral creation, and engaging kids’ activities for all ages. Cincinnati Circus will also be performing with jugglers, a whimsical parade, stilt walkers, and three aerial acrobatic shows. 

Stroll Montcalm Street, support local artists and makers, enjoy great food, and welcome the season with your community.

Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable spring celebration at the Blossom Reverie Fair.

• Large-scale floral art installations
• Permanent public floral sculpture unveiling
• Giant puppet parade
• Art & flower fair with vendors
• Food truck corral
• Kids activities and imaginative play
• Music, color, and spring energy throughout downtown
• FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
  
  

SNOCADE Craft Fair

Enjoy all the outdoor activities, and be sure to come in to warm up and shop for unique gifts at the craft fair!

• Saturday, February 14
• 10 am - 4 pm
• Indian Lake Central School Gymnasium

Sponsored by the Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce

Hearts on Main

A cozy indoor Valentine's celebration focused on local love and handmade gifts, art, florals, candles, sweets and specialty treats perfect for Valentine's shoppers. Bundle up and join us for a cozy winter night on Main Street! Hearts on Main is a free, family-friendly Valentine celebration featuring sweet treats, skating, music, and fun for all ages!

What to expect:

 -Chocolate Walk – stroll business to business collecting chocolates

-Ice skating party with a DJ and festive lights

-Jazz vibes and music throughout downtown

-Food trucks at the ice rink and downtown

-Mocktails, pop-up bar, desserts & cocoa at participating businesses

-Kids activities including face painting, balloons & surprises, photo ops, scavenger hunt & Valentine fun